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Prevalence of Covid 19 Infection, Maternal Characteristics and Neonatal Outcomes Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women Under Investigation for Covid 19 Infection at the Kenyatta National Hospital - a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: The risk of developing viral respiratory infections such as the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and progression to severe pneumonia has been shown to increase in pregnancy secondary to physiological, immunological, ...
A Study on the Demographic Characteristics and the Spectrum of Ct Findings in Adult Patients With Obstructive Jaundice - With Ultrasound and Histopathological Correlation at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Biliary obstruction presenting clinically as obstructive jaundice has been identified as a major complication of these diseases. In ...
Factors Associated With Nutrition Therapy Related Challenges and Support Needs for Patients With End Stage Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Nutritional challenges in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a common occurrence experienced by patients on hemodialysis. Protein-energy wasting is the depletion of protein/energy stores seen in an advanced ...
Assessment of Flood Susceptibility in Mount Elgon Region of Uganda Under a Changing Climate and Risk Implication to Farmland Food Security
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Climate extremes, specifically floods, have posed significant challenges to several regions of the
world. Mount Elgon in particular experiences severe flood and its’ impacts have drastically
affected the region. Climate ...
Factors Associated With Sickness Presenteeism Among Healthcare Workers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Background: Sickness presenteeism is the state of reporting to workplace in spite of ill-health
thus resulting in reduced on-the-job-effectiveness and work productivity impairment. This
study intended to establish the ...
Managing conflicts Africa through regionalism: case study of East Africa Community
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This research project sought to investigate whether regionalism in Africa using RECs as an entry point can provide adequate frameworks for conflict management. Specific focus was on the linkages of the institutional ...
A Framework for Enhancing the Performance of Health and Safety Committees on Small and Medium Size Construction Sites in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2007 (OSHA 2007) was enacted to provide for the
safety, health, and welfare of all persons present at workplaces. The Act makes provisions for
the occupier to establish health ...
Effect of Fanya Juu Terraces With Varying Ditch Dimensions on Selected Soil Properties and Crop Yields in Semi-arid Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Fanya juu terracing is a soil and water conservation practice used to control erosion and
increase agricultural productivity in sloppy and hilly areas. The practice involves digging
ditches and throwing the soil uphill ...
Influence of Performance Contracting practices on Teachers’ Service Delivery in Secondary schools in Westlands Sub County, Nairobi County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Performance Contracts (PCs) are a well recognized and successful strategy
that has gained worldwide acclaim for enhancing the performance of
government organizations, secondary educational institutions, and teachers.
The ...
Communication Techniques in the Uptake of Education Insurance Policies in Kenya: a Case Study of Jubilee Insurance Company Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Education serves as a fundamental engine of personal development, encompassing the transfer of cultural values, knowledge, and abilities passed down from one generation to the next. Traditionally, knowledge and cultural ...